2x² + x - 6
The coefficient of x² is 2 and the constant term is -6. The product of 2 and -6 is -12. The factors of -12 which sum 1 are -3 and 4 so:
2(2x - 3) + x(2x - 3)
Factor 2x - 3 from 2(2x - 3) + x(2x - 3):
(2x - 3)(x + 2)
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